In Separate Peace what is the cage?

Answer 1

the solid gymnasium, full of students at this hour but silent as a monument on the outside, past the Field House, called The Cage. its a gymnasium

Answer 2

In "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, the cage is a symbol representing the confinements and restrictions of conformity and societal expectations that the characters face. Gene, the protagonist, feels trapped by the expectations placed on him and struggles against them throughout the novel. The cage also represents the inner conflicts and struggles within Gene as he grapples with envy, guilt, and the complexities of friendship.

Answer 3

it is where students did their exercise.

Answer 4

the solid gymnasium, full of students at this hour but silent as a monument on the outside, past the Field House, called The Cage. its a gymnasium

Answer 5

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